FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Tim Clark has been appointed CEO and president of Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc. Clark is a senior vice president and executive officer of Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. He had been president of Hitachi Astemo Europe, based in…
CHENNAI, India — TVS Apache, a friction brand of Brakes India has launched Platinum brake pads for the luxury car range which it claimed has been designed for comfort and a superior driving experience. The brake pads cater to both…
AVON, Ohio – A decade after its launch in 2013, the Bendix On-Line Brake School now offers more than 100 courses, delivering expert, accessible instruction and technical education to the trucking industry. Brake-School.com serves nearly 150,000 registered users, reaching drivers,…
CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, U.K. — Tenneco´s Ferodo® original equipment (OE) braking business, one of the first to offer low- and zero-copper brake pads, has been supplying OE LV (light vehicle) customers with low- and zero-copper friction products since 2012. Building on this…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking friction specialist TMD Friction UK has confirmed its renowned competition braking brand Mintex Racing will continue its support of the one-make Focus Cup and EnduroKA motorsport championships into 2023. Mintex will be the sole braking supplier…
FRIEDERICHSHAFEN, Germany — The brake is the most important safety system on a motorcycle on older vehicles. If new brake parts are required, ZF’s TRW has the answer with a range which extends from adjustable levers to steel braided brake…
KENT, U.K. – U.K. automotive product producer Probite has entered the performance-braking segment and published the following description of who and what they are on its website: We are Probite – a brand new name in performance braking and vehicle…
VANCOUVER, Wash.–– ConMet has earned PACCAR’s 10 PPM Award across six of ConMet’s North American production facilities: Canton, N.C.; Monroe, N.C.; Chillicothe, Ohio; Clackamas, Ore.; Denton, Texas, and Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. PACCAR, a leading global manufacturer of light-, medium-,…
Source: Ferodo/Tenneco announcement CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, U.K.– Ferodo® has played a central role in the development of the motor and transportation industry since its foundation in 1897 by Herbert Frood (1864-1931). Frood was a British industrialist and entrepreneur who invented brake pads…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction UK has expanded its high-quality Textar brand’s brake pad, disc, and accessory product range. To meet the needs of the continually expanding vehicle parc, Textar’s latest product introductions widen the company’s vehicle…
DETROIT — Thanks to the experience accumulated in 47 world championships in the premier class (MotoGP and 500) during which bikes with Brembo brakes have won 34 World Rider Championships, 35 World Constructor Championships and won more than 500 GPs…
PAMPLONA, Spain – Icer Brakes, Europe’s largest independent brake pad manufacturer, has launched a new range of parking brake kits with 59 new references. This is a parking brake system that is placed inside the brake disc in the hub.…
BANBURY, U.K — All-makes aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has revealed its latest range expansion to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product lines, delivering 59 additional references. The company is meeting the increased demand for replacement car…
GLASGOW — Arnold Clark Autoparts has begun rolling out its new trade website, meaning customers in Glasgow can now access the group’s wide product range, 24 hours a day. The release of the new e-commerce platform for the trade revolutionizes…
STAMFORD, Conn.– ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) announced the company has signed a 10-year strategic agreement for the supply of aftermarket brake pads to Continental AG (Continental), a leading global automotive supplier. The agreement is expected to generate more than $1…
AVON, Ohio – A LEED Silver certification for the company’s headquarters location, a second trophy from the U.S. Department of Energy, and a governor’s award for the company’s first solar installation. These are the latest publicly recognized distinctions reflecting the…
ATLANTA – Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd., has agreed to recall certain model-year 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 motorcycles which might have a front brake disc that could detach from the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part 573…
BARCELONA — The Spanish brake component brand Galfer offers a wide range of Wave discs in different versions, as well as various brake pad compounds for all conditions. Amateur riders can enjoy the best braking performance available to professional riders.…
LONDON — The global ADAS calibration equipment market is expected to generate a value of $911.2 million in 2033, with sales growing at a stellar compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6 percent from 2023 to 2033, according to a…
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — The technology company ZF has continued its strategic course in the extraordinarily demanding year of 2022 and set the course for future economic development. Some areas will be opened up to potential partners and investors. Others should…
EDISON, N.J. — Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on Brake Linings Market Insights, to 2027 with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained tables and charts in presentable format. In the study you will find new evolving trends,…
DEVON, U.K. — Vehicle diagnostics and garage equipment specialist Launch Tech UK has revealed its new passenger car advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration equipment, ADAS PRO+ and ADAS Mobile. Innovation in vehicle connectivity has brought a host of safety…
LONDON — Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, has announced the release of three first-to-market braking components for Jeep and BMW as part of its European aftermarket braking program. The latest additions include front (Delphi reference BG9513C) and rear…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced six new brake pads and three new brake discs to its Mintex product portfolio, widening its vehicle coverage to meet the needs of the expanding vehicle parc. The six…
AVON, Ohio – Supporting difference-makers in the classroom and the community, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the 2023 Eagle Run, a fundraising event for the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund and other local…